MUSCLE STRENGTH IMBALANCE AND KINESIOPHOBIA IN MENISCUS PATIENTS

NCT07407075 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Biruni University
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This study is a cross-sectional and comparative clinical investigation designed to examine the relationship between periarticular muscle strength imbalance and kinesiophobia levels in individuals with meniscal injuries receiving postoperative or conservative treatment, and to determine whether this relationship differs according to the treatment modality.

Conditions

Meniscus Injury; Muscle Strength; Kinesiophobia

Keywords

Meniscus Injuries; Kinesiophobia; BlazePod; Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Muscle Strength

  Muscle strength will be assessed using a standardized isometric dynamometer. It will be applied to the quadriceps and hamstring muscles.This will be used to objectively measure isometric muscle strength and determine the difference/asymmetry of strength between the affected and unaffected extremities. This measure quantitatively reflects lower extremity muscle performance and potential functional strength loss.

  Baseline. The assessment will be conducted once during the study period.

• Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS-17)

  This is a self-report scale that assesses avoidance of movement and fear of re-injury. It consists of 17 articles. The scale will be completed using a 4-point Likert scale (1=Strongly disagree, 4=Strongly agree), and the total score will range from 17 to 68.

  Baseline. The evaluation is conducted only once during the research process.

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period.

• Single Leg Hop Test

  Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period.

• International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC)

  Baseline, The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period.

• Lysholm Knee Scale

  Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period.

• Reaction Time Assessment (BlazePod)

  Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period.

Study Arms (2)

Post-operative Meniscus Group

This group will consist of individuals who have undergone surgical intervention (meniscectomy or meniscal repair) due to medial meniscal injury confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Participants will be required to have completed at least a three-week postoperative recovery period and to be actively continuing a routine rehabilitation program.

Conservative Treatment Group

This group will consist of individuals with MRI-confirmed medial meniscal injury who are managed conservatively without surgical intervention and are followed through non-operative approaches such as physiotherapy, exercise, and medical treatment. Participants will be required to have at least two months elapsed since the injury and to be actively engaged in an ongoing rehabilitation program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of a total of 50 male and female individuals aged between 18 and 50 years who have been diagnosed with medial meniscal injury and are undergoing either postoperative or conservative treatment.

You may qualify if:

• Being between 18 and 50 years of age, with a diagnosis of meniscal injury (male or female)
• Having a medial meniscal injury confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Presence of a unilateral injury
• Voluntary agreement to participate in the study
• A minimum of 3 weeks having elapsed since surgery for postoperative participants
• A minimum of 2 months having elapsed since injury for participants receiving conservative treatment

You may not qualify if:

• Concomitant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury or additional ligament injuries such as posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), or medial collateral ligament (MCL)
• History of fracture or significant trauma to the lower extremity within the past 6 months
• Current or previous neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease)
• Vestibular system disorders or any conditions affecting balance
• Presence of a second surgical intervention or postoperative complications
• Osteoarthritis with a Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≥ 2
• Contracture or severe limitation of knee range of motion restricting joint mobility

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Acıbadem Atunizade Hospital: lead
• Biruni University: collaborator

Study Sites (2)

Medipol Bahçelievler Üniversite Hastanesi

Istanbul, Bahçelievler, 34196, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Biruni University

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34025, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kinesiophobia; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Begüm KARA KAYA, PhD

  Biruni University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Pediatric Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 6, 2026
• First Posted: February 12, 2026
• Study Start: February 6, 2026
• Primary Completion: March 2, 2026
• Study Completion: March 9, 2026
• Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (2)